Pharmacy Assistant (On-call)

HealthPoint; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Washington Sick and Safe Leave

Retirement Plan with Employee Match

Job summary

HealthPoint is a community-based health organization seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to perform non-clinical duties under supervision. Responsibilities include operating the POS, stocking meds, handling patient calls, and assisting with medication labeling and dispensing tasks.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and a Washington Pharmacy Assistant license; a second language is a plus. Travel to clinics may be required, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Washington Pharmacy Assistant license required.
• Current registration/licensure with Washington State as a Pharmacy Assistant.
• Second language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate pharmacy point of sale system and other counter tasks.
• Order, receive and stock pharmacy wholesaler and distributor drug orders.
• File and retrieve pharmacy records as directed by pharmacist.
• Answer phone calls from patients and prescribers authorizing refills when no change in prescription is involved.
• Generate a refill label if no changes are needed in the prescription.
• Pre-pack medications from stock bottle for later filling.
• Assist MAP coordinator in processing manufacturer supplied medications, applications, and contacting patients.
• Count and label medications, performs mail delivery duties and/or sends clinic stock orders.
• Travel to various locations as needed.

Skills

POS system

Stock management

Phone support

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Pharmacy POS

Job description

Salary Range: $22.50 to $24.31

Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people's lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading!

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is,because everyone deserves great care.

Position Summary:

The Pharmacy Assistant performs non-clinical pharmacy duties assigned by Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist. The Pharmacy Assistant works under the general supervision of the Pharmacist.Compensation is dependent on skills and experience.

Your contribution to the team includes:

• Operate pharmacy point of sale system and other counter tasks.
• Order, receive and stock pharmacy wholesaler and distributor drug orders.
• File and retrieve pharmacy records as directed by pharmacist.
• Answer phone calls from patients and prescribers authorizing refills when no change in prescription is involved.
• Generate a refill label if no changes are needed in the prescription.
• Pre-pack medications from stock bottle for later filling.
• Assist MAP coordinator in processing manufacturer supplied medications, applications, and contacting patients.
• Count and label medications, performs mail delivery duties and/or sends clinic stock orders.
• Travel to various locations as needed.
• Maintain good attendance, is punctual and works full scheduled shift is a condition of employment.
• Demonstrate respectful, professional and appropriate behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of HealthPoint and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of integrity, wisdom, creativity, cooperation, responsibility and respect into appropriate programs and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings and participate in agency committees and task force activities as required

Must have's you'll need to be successful:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Second language preferred.
• Work assignments are routine and regularly recurring and require attention and concentration. Limited planning, discretion and consideration are necessary to adequately carry out work activities.
• Must have Pharmacy Assistant License.
• Must maintain current registration/licensure with Washington State as a Pharmacy Assistant for duration of employment.

HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

• Washington State Sick and Safe Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employee Match

Join a team that is committed to improving health equity while making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients, our communities, and one another.

Immunization Requirements

As a condition of employment, all new hires must provide proof of required vaccination and/or immunity for:

• COVID-19 - HealthPoint does not accept the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as proof of vaccination. Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must provide documentation of an alternate COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine series.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Varicella
• Annual Influenza
• TB QuantiFERON Gold titer draw

Employees working in a HealthPoint clinic must also provide proof of:

• Tdap vaccination (within the last 10 years)
• Hepatitis B vaccination (for clinical positions with potential exposure to blood or bloodborne pathogens)

Documentation must be provided before your start date. If you are unable to provide documentation, HealthPoint can provide required vaccinations or immunity titers at no cost.

To learn more about HealthPoint, go to www.healthpointchc.org! #practiceyourpassion

It is the policy of HealthPoint to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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